Industrials

Southwest Airlines Co. is speeding up its planned growth, which worries analysts, and American Airlines says profit margins will probably fall next year.

The difference between the airline and rental car industries extends beyond the altitude at which travel occurs.

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After years of steadily-rising airfare, travelers this summer can expect a tiny bit of relief — a really tiny bit.

General Electric Co. (GE) on Friday reported a first-quarter loss of $13.57 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

Alcoa Inc. posted a first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations but its revenue fell short as it continues to transform itself into a supplier for the auto and aerospace industries.

Maine became the regional wind power leader under Democratic Gov. John Baldacci, but change is in the air as Gov. Paul LePage makes an aggressive push away from his predecessor's renewable energy policies.

A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading: Apple Inc. fell .1 percent to $124.25 with 39,719,300 shares traded.

A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at 1 p.m.: Apple Inc. fell .9 percent to $125.24 with 21,841,400 shares traded.

A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at 1 p.m.: American Airlines Group Inc. rose .4 percent to $53.90 with 10,513,200 shares traded.

Montana senators are considering studying the potential effects of phasing out coal mining in the state.

Shares in United Technologies rose Thursday after the company said it is considering spinning off its Sikorsky helicopter division.

A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading: Apple Inc. rose 1.8 percent to $124.45 with 47,163,800 shares traded.

Oil was to have been Brazil's "passport to the future," but the grand dreams tied to state company Petrobras have been brought to a screeching halt not only by falling crude prices, but by a crisis of its own making.

A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading: CNH Industrial NV : Approximately 6,001,400 shares changed hands, a 461.7 percent increase over its 65-day average volume.

A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading: AT&T Inc. rose .2 percent to $34.64 with 20,989,000 shares traded.

A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at 1 p.m.: Bank of America Corp. rose .8 percent to $15.93 with 40,291,500 shares traded.

A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at 1 p.m.: Apple Inc. fell .9 percent to $131.00 with 30,241,000 shares traded.

The biggest obstacle for Coca-Cola and Pepsi these days isn't tied to taste tests, the declining popularity of sugary drinks or even their century-long rivalry.

The biggest obstacle for Coca-Cola and Pepsi these days isn't tied to taste tests, the declining popularity of sugary drinks or even their century-long rivalry.